Paul Bastock, a 47-year-old who rightly earns the term ‘veteran’, will surpass Shilton’s record of 1,249 career appearances if he turns out for Wisbech Town against Sleaford in a United Counties Premier Division match on Wednesday night and then in an FA Vase clash at Thetford on Saturday afternoon.

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That’ll mean he’s racked up an impressive 1,250 outings during a career spanning almost three decades and 17 clubs. His roll of honour includes winning the FA Youth Cup with Coventry City in 1987.

Forest legend Peter Shilton (Image: Getty)

Bostock, from Leamington Spa, was handed his debut at Cambridge United by Chris Turner and went on to become a legend at Boston United, helping the Pilgrims win promotion to the Football League in 2002.

He admits he’ll be delighted to pass Shilton’s record, though he would love to speak to the European Cup winner about the remarkable achievement and hopes to be able to get in touch with his hero.